zing3 zung1正宗
Jyutpingzing3 zung1
Yalejing jūng
Definition
Orthodox, authentic, or traditional.
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How it's used
Focuses on the idea of being the genuine article or true to the original source. It is frequently used when discussing food or cultural practices to distinguish between a standard, traditional version and a localized or fusion variation. While it implies high quality, it specifically highlights adherence to heritage rather than just taste.
Examples
The wonton noodles at this shop are very authentic.
Have you ever eaten authentic Thai food yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 真係, which means truly or really. Use 正宗 when describing the authenticity of a style or origin, not for emphasizing the truthfulness of a statement.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
